Senior Delivery Manager

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Delivery Manager to join our team full-time in the Czech Republic.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Delivery Manager you'll join our team full-time in Czech Republic and ensure smooth and successful project execution across all stages. You'll be responsible for coordinating day-to-day delivery, supporting project planning, tracking progress, and solving issues to keep everything on track.

In this role, you'll work closely with engineers, internal teams, client stakeholders, and senior delivery leaders to manage timelines, budgets, risks, and team activities. You'll also support proposal development, Agile ceremonies, and staffing coordination. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset, looking to grow in a delivery leadership role.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in pre-sales and support the creation of delivery proposals that align with client needs and Ciklum's capabilities
• Coordinate team ramp-up and onboarding, ensuring alignment with recruitment and delivery setup
• Apply and maintain delivery best practices in tools, processes, and communication flows (e.g. using PRODIGY templates)
• Monitor changing client requirements and raise improvement opportunities or service adjustments to senior delivery leads
• Build effective working relationships with client counterparts to support project execution and day-to-day coordination
• Define and manage project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resources
• Estimate, plan, and adjust project activities from initiation through completion, ensuring milestones are met
• Monitor and support team performance to ensure motivation, accountability, and delivery consistency
• Track and report project progress, risks, and financials to internal stakeholders and clients using established tools and processes
• Prepare and present project documentation, including reports, dashboards, and meeting materials
• Proactively identify and escalate risks or blockers, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop solutions
• Contribute feedback and suggestions to improve internal processes, tools, and delivery practices across the organization

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in IT project delivery, coordination, or team management
• Experience managing or coordinating teams of up to 20 FTEs
• Exposure to scope control, scheduling, and team coordination
• Solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and general Agile delivery lifecycles
• Familiarity with contract types (SOW, MSA) and how they affect delivery terms
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycle and ability to monitor delivery progress (e.g. Scrum burndown chart, Gantt diagram)
• Comfortable with delivery tooling (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Working knowledge of team ramp-up, resourcing plans, and staffing
• Basic financial literacy, including gross margin, rate cards, headcount allocation, and budget forecasting
• Able to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Intermediate English (B2+) for written and verbal communication

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's in IT, Business, or a similar field
• Agile certification recommended (Scrum Master or ICAgile)
• Foundations in project management methodologies (PMI CAPM or similar) are a plus

What`s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We've got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations
• Flexibility: Balance office and remote work to fit your rhythm
• Our Offices in the Czech Republic: We have three offices in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín. There are no fixed office days—it all depends on your team's agreement. Here, you'll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
With delivery centers in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín, our Czech team delivers end-to-end solutions across industries. Here, innovation thrives through collaboration, and every idea drives our partners' success.

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